Opinion highlights need for safety protocols in horse racing
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 4, 2026, 2:48 PM
Last updated Jun 4, 2026
In an opinion piece addressing horse safety, scrutiny falls on the death of Homeboykris, who collapsed shortly after winning on Preakness Stakes Day in 2016. The article questions whether stricter safety protocols could prevent such fatalities. The Horseracing Integrity and Safety Act has led to a significant drop in racing-related deaths, but concerns remain about the financial motivations overshadowing horse welfare. Discussions continue about the possibility of lengthening the time between Triple Crown races to enhance horse safety.
- •Homeboykris died shortly after winning at Pimlico in 2016.
- •The Horseracing Integrity and Safety Act has reduced deaths to 1.04 per 1,000 starts.
- •Concerns linger over financial interests affecting horse welfare.
- •Debate exists on whether to extend the time between Triple Crown races.
- 2:48 PMYahoo Sports — Without safety protocols, horses won't try for triple crown | Opinion
"Horses like the late Homeboykris can avoid bad outcomes if they hang up racing shoes sooner — which proves the importance of horse health protocols.
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